A concordance to alcoholics anonymous, the only complete reference authority for studying the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. It is our view that this cult has as its aims the control of aa in great britain and the promulgation of its own version of the recovery programme that is both a corruption of the message and the spirit of the fellowship. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Get the best deals on aa big book when you shop the largest online selection at. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. Step two of aa in our lives i have come to believe that by being in the fellowship of aa, with the aid of the 12 steps, that i can walk through the painful times in recovery knowing that an end is near, this too shall pass and there is always light at the end of darkness, as i stay clean and continue to work the steps. The big book is the basic text of the original 12step recovery program now known worldwide by the name, alcoholics anonymous. The anonymous press concordance to alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press on. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k.
I am so tired of drinking, and i know now that i cannot leave it on my own. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. Relax in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain. Willing to believecornerstone of a spiritual structure. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. Stephen edward poe died on thursday, january 6, 2000 at washoe medical center. Aa daily reflections book large print, 12 step puzzle book volume 3, 24 hours a day book large.
At first, i pretty much knew from instinct, and from previously studying the bible. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The little big book dictionary and concordance reference for the aa big book. The source for the alcoholics anonymous big book dictionary lbbd and the 12n12 dictionary and the na basic text dictionary recovery emporium. This is a rough draft of pertinent sections out of the big book original manuscript on taking someone through step 2. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book dictionary and concordance. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 58. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous forward to the 1st. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. A concordance to the the big book including the stories at the end where one can take any of 9,885 different words and find every page in the big book in which that word is used based on 3rd edition so some stories will differ. Big book dictionary alcoholics anonymous aa dictionary. Recoveryworld, aa, alcoholics anonymous, multilingual aa,gamblers anonymous, naranon, narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous, schizophrenics anonymous, sex. That aside, i use the 12x12 which is a more in depth look at the steps, and i. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. The central emphasis of the big book compendium is summarizing and dissecting key points of the big book, besides that we will also occasionally examine modern recovery beliefs that contradict the contents of the big book.
Alcoholics anonymous aa big book dictionary and concordance large print ebay. Software includes two studies plus a recovery concordance. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Introduction to steps by the big book, workbook for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa steps 123 notes. Stephen was a successful author and multimedia producer. An index to alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Book 2 aa big book standard hardback book 62 aa big book. Definitions do not necessarily translate for use with the twelve steps and twelve traditions book of a. Alcoholics anonymous step program page number sobriety phonics recovery insight words big. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the anonymous press concordance to alcoholics anonymous.
Give me your protection and care as i abandon myself to you and give up my old ways and my old ideas just for today. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The little big book dictionary large print10x 7 newand concordance fits inside big book for convenience. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. A simpler, or perhaps a better way to look at the 12 steps. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. The ultimate index to pages 1164 of alcoholics anonymous an indispensable resource for the serious big book student. Their software eaa2 is awesome for study as are there study big books. With a feature packed big book reader, search tool, sobriety calculator, notes, aa contacts database and more, the 12 steps aa companion experience is unmatched. Bible comparison with aa big book alcoholics anonymous 12 step.
In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book concordance for twelve. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. This study helps you to grow in your faith and recovery. This copy of the big book concordance is shareware. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. A concordance to alcoholics anonymous by stephen e. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. Kudos to the little red book it inspired me a lot to read, alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. Neither these big book concordance pages are authorized, produced, approved or endorsed by alcoholics anonymous or any other 12 step program. Step meetings, some groups will discuss the traditions so that, every thirteenth meeting the group focuses on a tradition. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Aa big book dictionary and concordance, aa twelve steps and twelve.
My travels to reno, years back i found a mini aa that had a mini concordance in it. A bible concordance is an alphabetical listings of words and phrases found in the holy bible and shows where the terms occur throughout all books of scripture. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The anonymous press concordance to alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Steps by the big book a study guide for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The anonymous press concordance to alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book aa big book the washingtonians the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Home of the the alcoholics anonymous twelve and twelve book dictionary 77 pages. A true word concordance to the text of the alcoholics anonymous. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of jesus christ. Virginia m mccabe rated it it was amazing dec 25, 2015. Details about alcoholics anonymous aa the little big book dictionary and concordance. The big book of alcoholics anonymous still stands as today as the primary text for aa and is the foundation for most other 12 step programs.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition reproduction 1939 alcoholism aa steps. This is a 1 page summary of sections out of the aa big book original manuscript on step 2. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. With crossreferences for verses, concordances make it easy to understand the meaning of terms and the context in which those words are used. Your first aa meeting an unofficial guide for the perplexed. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
The little big book dictionary and concordance one day at a time one day at a time. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Alcoholics anonymous aa the little big book dictionary and. Alcoholics anonymous aa big bk dictionary concordance fits inside big bk. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.